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Do Men Like Breast Implants?

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We sometimes do things to please other people. We want the people around us to be happy. I remember dating a guy in high school that liked my long hair and told me never to cut it. The relationship ended, I realized I really wanted my hair shorter. I had a great afternoon at the salon getting a new hairstyle, and decided that day that when something really mattered to me I didn’t want someone else dictating what I did with any part of my body.

Personal Decisions

If you are considering plastic surgery, Lubbock offers a board certified surgeon that can discuss with you exactly what your personal goals are for the aesthetics of your body. Obviously, cosmetic surgery is a much more life altering change than a haircut; which is all the more reason to know what you want in a plastic surgery procedure. Plastic surgery should be something you choose to do for yourself, and not let someone else dictate the results.

What do Men Think?

When researching whether or not men like breast augmentations, the results are all over the board. In many studies where men were asked about size, approximately 32.7% of men like a medium breast size, 24.4% liked women with larger breasts, 19.1% liked very large breasts, 15.5% prefered small breasts, and 8.3% of men chose very small breasts.

When it comes to the actual implant, some men prefer a more natural feeling implant. Many men will say they really don’t care about size as long as their partner is happy. In a more indepth survey, the real question wasn’t whether or not men liked women with large breasts, but what men did like in their partner. Men liked a woman that personally felt she was sexy, and acted confident.

If breast augmentation is something you are considering, decide the result you are hoping for and clearly communicate this to your doctor. You can discuss your decisions with your partner, but know the final choices with your surgery are yours to make.

Augmentation Choices

In Lubbock, plastic surgery can be a great experience with Dr. Rowley. During your patient consultation, she will explain your breast augmentation choices with breast implant sizes, materials, and shapes. The goal is that you are happy with the results of your surgery, and the look of your body. Ultimately, we try to please the men in our lives with a good meal and daily kindness. We welcome the input of others in many aspects of life. When it comes to your breasts, whether you choose large or small, fake or real, it’s about what you feel comfortable with. Decisions about our bodies are ultimately ours to make.

Understanding Your Breast Implant Options

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With all the talk of diets and weight loss, you would think that getting a tummy tuck is the most requested cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. But, it isn’t. The most requested procedure is breast augmentation. Women are concerned about lack of breast tissue, breast symmetry, or want to return to pre-pregnancy breast volume. When deciding to have a breast augmentation procedure, you should know the different breast implant options available for your plastic surgery. Lubbock is a great place to explore your options with Dr. Rowley, a board certified surgeon with the experience to find exactly what will fit your personal goals.

Saline Implants

These implants are similar to a water balloon filled with sterile salt water. They provide a firm, uniform shape, and if they leak, you have no need to worry about adverse effects on your body. Saline implants can tend to wrinkle, and some people believe they do not have a natural breast tissue feeling.

Silicone Implants

A silicone gel filled implant feels more like your natural breast tissue, and come more naturally tear dropped shaped or round. These implants are generally pre-filled before your plastic surgery. Lubbock patients need to know the risk of possible punctures of the implant during surgery, and also be aware of the need for periodic MRI’s or ultrasounds to check for leaks in the future.

The Ideal Implant

If you like the more natural feel of a silicone implant, but also want the peace of mind of a saline implant, then a structured implant may be the option you are looking for. This option features an inner shell surrounding an inner chamber which holds the inner saline filler. Then an outer shell surrounds the outer chamber that holds an outer saline filler. This structure gives ideal implants a more natural feeling as movement of the saline is more controlled, and eliminates concerns of a rupture that come with a silicone implant.

With Dr. Rowley and the option of the Ideal Implant, the place you want to be for a breast augmentation consultation is in Lubbock. Plastic surgery is a personal choice with so many personal options. Know your options and discover what is the perfect implant for your breast augmentation.

The Potential Health Benefits to Breast Reduction

Some people when asked about breast plastic surgery will immediately think about breast augmentation which enhances and enlarges the breasts. For residents of Lubbock, plastic surgery for breasts can also include breast reduction surgery. Having breasts that are too large for your body size can create health issues that decreases your quality of life. Physical and emotional issues can be taxing on your overall life experience.

What can you expect with a breast reduction? Your plastic surgeon will make a few incisions in your breast and remove excess fat and breast tissue. Your breasts are reshaped to a smaller size. Sometimes the dark area around your nipple is also made smaller and may need to be repositioned. Excess skin can be removed and incision openings are stitched up.

Most women report being extremely satisfied with breast reduction plastic surgery. Lubbock women can talk about the possible outcomes of surgery with Dr. Rowley before the procedure. Some things to consider are improved ability to move and to be more active. Exercise will be less restricted. Breast reduction can help with back pain and neck aches. Some report fewer headaches. Sleep quality is improved.  Everyone knows that with better sleep and increased daily exercise, general health and well being increases. Some women with large breast suffer from painful shoulder indents from bra straps. This will be alleviated with smaller and lighter breasts

Don’t forget the emotional impact of a breast reduction. For women with large breasts in Lubbock, plastic surgery can help with anxieties and depression caused by insecurities in self image. When you no longer feel self conscious about large breasts, you can feel an emotional freedom. Whether while wearing a swimming suit or just trying to shop for clothes that fit, this freedom is emotionally healing. Mental health is so important to our overall health and quality of life.
If you have a negative experience because of large breasts, contact Rowley Plastic Surgery for a consultation about options and procedures to get a new lease on life and to learn about the benefits of breast reduction.